Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tuscany for Kids
Are We There Yet?
Most visitors tend to drive around Tuscany. Fortunately, distances between destinations
aren't particularly long and there are inevitably plenty of 'spot the sheep' and 'count the
churches' opportunities.
When in cars, remember that children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front passen-
ger seat, and that child restraints and seatbelts are mandatory.
If you're travelling on public transport, note that a seat on a bus costs the same whether
you're an adult or child (you don't need to pay for toddlers and babies who sit on your lap,
though). On trains, children under 12 receive a 50% discount.
Teenagers
The only family members who might not be thrilled about your choice of holiday destina-
tion are teenagers - there are no malls or theme parks here and PlayStations and Xboxes
aren't among the usual amenities in hotel rooms. This means that they'll have to join the
rest of the family in enjoying the huge number of outdoor and cultural activities on offer.
But guess what? In the process, they might even enjoy themselves.
Discounts
If they are EU citizens, your kids will almost always be eligible for discounted or free entry
to museums and other attractions. These discounts don't always apply to non-EU citizens,
though. There are usually three tiers of discount: free entry for all kids under six years of
age and a 50% discount for EU students aged 25 and under. A few museums and attractions
offer discounted family passes; we have included details in the relevant reviews.
